Event News WTTC Announces Final Line-Up for 24th Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia by GTP editing team 20 September 2024 by GTP editing team 20 September 2024 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced its full stellar line-up for its 24th Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia, with 68th U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Hoteliers Call for Clarity on Proposed Fee Hikes by GTP editing team 19 September 2024 by GTP editing team 19 September 2024 Athens and Attica hoteliers oppose the Greek government’s planned fee hikes, citing concerns about competitiveness and the purpose of the increases. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Ferries Greece Allocates Over €600 Million for Port Infrastructure Upgrades by GTP editing team 19 September 2024 by GTP editing team 19 September 2024 The Greek government is aiming to improve the interconnectivity of the islands and upgrade port infrastructure. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Attica Strengthens Ties with French Market at IFTM Top Resa 2024 Expo by GTP editing team 19 September 2024 by GTP editing team 19 September 2024 While attending the IFTM Top Resa expo in Paris, Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias forged key partnerships to boost tourism flows to the Greek region. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise High Cruise Passenger Levy Could ‘Diminish’ Mykonos’ Competitiveness, Says Port Authority by Guest Editor 19 September 2024 by Guest Editor 19 September 2024 The Municipal Port Authority of Mykonos has raised concerns about the potential impact of an announced high cruise levy charged to passengers visiting the island. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture New Lighting Transforms Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion by GTP editing team 19 September 2024 by GTP editing team 19 September 2024 The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion has been illuminated with a new lighting system, providing visitors with a refreshed visual experience. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise SETE Opposes Greek Government’s New Measures for Tourism by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 SETE has raised several concerns regarding the Greek government’s new measures aimed at supporting a sustainable tourism model. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise Santorini Hoteliers Worry New Measures May Affect Tourism Season by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 Santorini’s hoteliers are worried about the new measures for the tourism sector presented by the Greek government. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov European Travel Industry Applauds Greece’s Commissioner for New EU Tourism and Transport Portfolio by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 Greece’s commissioner has been assigned the new European portfolio for Sustainable Transport and Tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Heraklion Port Majority Stake Officially Acquired by Grimaldi Group by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 The Heraklion Port Authority is embarking on a new era of growth following the acquisition of a majority stake in its share capital by the Grimaldi Group-Minoan Lines S.A. consortium. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greece Reclaims Three Antiquities from the United States by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 Three antiquities, previously in the possession of a U.S. citizen, have been repatriated to Greece through the Greek Consulate in Atlanta, Georgia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Kalamata Launches New Digital Platform to Promote Local Events by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 The Municipality of Kalamata has introduced a new digital platform designed to promote and provide information about various events, aiming to attract interested visitors to the city. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens to Celebrate World Car-Free Day with Over 20 Events by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 by GTP editing team 18 September 2024 Bustling Athinas Street in central Athens will become a car-free and pedestrian-friendly space for 24 hours to mark World Car-Free Day. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Cruise CLIA Calls for Delay on Greek Cruise Passenger Levy, Citing Industry Concerns by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 CLIA is urging the Greek government to delay the implementation of the newly announced cruise passenger levy by one year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Extends Public Consultation for New Special Spatial Framework for Tourism by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 Public consultation on the new Special Spatial Framework for Tourism has been extended following significant public interest in participation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov EU Sustainable Transport and Tourism Portfolio Goes to Greece’s New Commissioner in Brussels by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 Apostolos Tzitzikostas was appointed the new Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov PM Mitsotakis Applauds Greece Receiving Key EU Portfolio for Tourism and Transportation by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis expresses his strong support and enthusiasm for the EU’s Transportation and Tourism portfolio, which has been entrusted to Greek Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Environmental Groups Challenge Draft Tourism Spatial Framework by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 Eleven environmental organizations in Greece have raised objections to the proposed Special Spatial Framework for Tourism, citing concerns over its lack of sustainable development measures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Municipality Signs Climate Neutrality Agreement, Targeting 2030 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 by GTP editing team 17 September 2024 The Municipality of Athens is set to implement a series of measures to achieve its Climate Neutrality Agreement by 2030, which was signed in partnership with 75 official entities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2024 Year in Review Greece Rolls Out Cruise Passenger Levy with High Rates for Santorini and Mykonos by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 by GTP editing team 16 September 2024 A new levy for cruise passengers at Greek ports will have higher rates for Santorini and Mykonos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail